reprieve
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/rɪˈpriːv/
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/rɪˈpriːv/
to cancel or postpone a punishment, especially the death penalty
The governor granted a reprieve to the prisoner.
州長給予該囚犯緩刑。
to cancel or postpone a plan to close or end something
The factory was reprieved and will continue to operate for another year.
工廠被暫緩關閉,將再運營一年。
an official order to stop a punishment, especially the death penalty
The prisoner was granted a reprieve at the last minute.
在最後一刻,該囚犯獲得了緩刑。
a delay before something bad happens
The team was given a reprieve after their poor performance.
該團隊表現不佳後獲得了喘息的機會。